First Step For DC Inclusionary Zoning
Monday, March 13, 2006(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
Taking the first step to
create a Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning program
in the District of Columbia, the DC Zoning
Commission issued an historic ruling on March
10. "We commend the Zoning Commission for
recommending a mandatory policy that will
increase the variety and supply of housing at
appropriate locations, thereby improving the
health of our communities and our housing
market," said Stephen Wade of the Campaign for
Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning. "However, there
are still a few additions we would like the
Zoning Commission to make in the final ruling,"
he added. The Metro Council is a founding
member of the Campaign "and we commend our ally
Policy Link for steadfast assistance in making
this campaign possible, said Council President
Jos Williams. "We look forward to continuing to
press forward on this campaign together." The
Campaign for Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning is
asking supporters to submit written comments to
the Zoning Commission in response to their
ruling. A summary of the ruling, as well as
sample written comments, are available at
www.dclaborarchives.org